Akor Adams, Nigerian striker for Sevilla FC, is set to make his debut in the Elgran Derbi against Real Betis on Sunday. The 25-year-old, who joined Sevilla in January from Montpellier, has been recovering from an injury layoff and is now ready to take on the challenge.
“It’s a great honour for me to be part of the Seville Derby,” Adams said in an interview. “I think from this standpoint, to be honest, I’m not thinking so much about what’s going to happen because as a club, Sevilla has an objective and though it’s the Seville Derby, it’s one of the games in the season to get us points.”
Adams, who has been compared to Brazilian legend Ronaldo, has been impressive in his short stint with Sevilla. He has been working hard to regain his fitness and is now ready to take on the challenge of the Elgran Derbi.
“I love competition because if it’s too easy, then it’s not worth it,” Adams said. “At a club as big and great as Sevilla, you cannot run away from competition. The club has a lot of ambition and if I’m the one who is playing, I know I have to be on my toes because other guys who are not playing are watching.”
Adams also spoke about his experience with racism in football. “For me, I have not personally experienced it, not in the clubs that I’ve been, to be honest,” he said. “And the group that I am now, from the staff, from the club to the least person, everybody is welcoming and taking everybody in.”
The Elgran Derbi is one of the most intense and passionate derbies in La Liga, with both teams having a rich history and rivalry. Adams is aware of the importance of the match and is ready to give his all to help Sevilla come out on top.
“I think the match between Sevilla FC and Real Betis is about one of the hottest derbies in Spain,” Adams said. “It’s called Elgran Derbi, which is one of the biggest in the world. I think just only a few derbies are bigger than the Seville Derby between Sevilla and Real Betis because the clubs are just 10 minutes apart or even lesser from each other.”
With Adams set to make his debut in the Elgran Derbi, Sevilla fans will be eagerly waiting to see how he performs on the big stage. One thing is for sure, Adams is ready to give his all and make a name for himself in La Liga.